Vehicle Description
Classic Car Addict is excited to present this 1970 Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow for sale in our Mesa, AZ showroom. The Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow is a full-sized luxury car produced by British
automaker Rolls-Royce in various forms from 1965 to 1980. It was
the first of the marque to use unitary body and chassis
construction. The Silver Shadow was produced from 1965 to 1976, and
the Silver Shadow II from 1977 to 1980. To date, the combined model
run has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce. The
Silver Shadow was designed with several modernizations in response
to concerns that the company was falling behind in automotive
innovation, most notably its unitary construction. Style-wise, the
John Polwhele Blatchley design was a major departure from its
predecessor, the Silver Cloud. More than 50% of Silver Clouds had
been sold on the domestic market where, by the standards of much of
Europe and most of North America, roads were narrow and crowded.
The new Shadow was 3+1/2 inches (8.9 cm) narrower and 7 inches (18
cm) shorter than the Silver Cloud, but nevertheless managed to
offer increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more
efficient packaging made possible by unitary construction. Other
new features included disc brakes replacing drums, and independent
rear suspension instead of the outdated live axle design of
previous Rolls-Royce models. The appeal of the walnut brown
exterior is as timelessly elegant as the Rolls-Royce name. It has
the right look of originality where you can see that there has been
proper care and possibly an investment in maintaining a good shine.
This is the one company that has always wanted to deliver the
coach-built experience, and so they pay careful attention to the
body. That's why the lines still look terrific today. The angular
hood sets your attention to the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot; the rear
fenders have a crisply pointed look; and the tan pinstripe is
almost like an unbroken line as runs the full profile of the car.
It's a total package that reminds you elegance came as standard,
right down to the factory wheel covers that have a color-match
insert for the paint and pinstriping. The craftsmanship continues
inside. Rolls-Royce has hand-rubbed wood surfaces and individually
stitched leather seats from the finest cow hides. It's a true treat
to have this so original and preserved 52 year later. It's a
testament to both good care of this sedan and how true quality
endures. True luxury also means letting someone or something do the
work for you. That's why there's power windows, power locks, and
power front seats. The air conditioning is blowing nice and cold,
so you always arrive looking comfortable. Plus, this has terrific
vintage touches in this well-preserved interior to impress classic
car addicts. The rear is also treated to true luxury comfort with
supple seating, a fold-down armrest, with plenty of legroom. The
6.2-liter V8 under the hood is a staple of Rolls-Royce luxury, and
we believe it to be original. It hasn't led the life of the daily
grind. The motor was engineered to always have power in reserve. In
true luxury fashion, it's not delivered like a muscle car, but
instead more like an express train. This is luxury for trips of all
sizes thanks to a four-speed automatic transmission, power
steering, and cruise control. The fully independent suspension
glides over rough pavement like a hovercraft, and it stays
sure-footed with four-wheel power disc brakes. The sale comes
complete with maintenance records and a full owner's manual packet.
There is also a huge box full of Rolls-Royce magazines. This beauty
won't last long, call us today, 480-256-1459. Be sure to check out
our website for 100+HD photos and our YouTube page to see full
walkaround and driving videos. You can also catch us on FB and
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